Humans perform learned tasks better after sleep and recent research has uncovered that it appears to be the same for birds.
I read this interesting article today on the subject http://www.cbc.ca/technology/story/2010/01/12/tech-biology-bird-brain.html and wanted to share it with you. Let me know what you think.
Hi Ladies, Ever felt guilty about taking a nap when there are so many jobs around the house waiting for you to do? If so, you are not alone.
I read an interesting article this morning about feminine “guilt” being the cause of sleep deprivation in women. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/laura-trice/feminine-or-yin-guilt_b_417512.html
Please share your experiences on the topic.
Sleep is now recognized as being critical for learning and memory, and now a new study into fruit flies offers clues as to why. From their research, scientists have identified three specific genes critical to the sleep-learning connection. One of these genes is the fly equivalent of a specific gene in humans linked to learning and memory, known as the serum response factor.
So, if you want to learn something new, do as the fruit fly does, get a good night’s sleep!
It is a fascinating article that can be found at http://www.webmd.com/brain/news/20090403/sleep-clears-way-for-new-learning. Let us know what you think.
If you are like me and prone to the odd snack or two particularly at night, and you are looking for ways to cut down, you might want to get more sleep. This is the message that comes out of a recent study conducted in the USA.
To read more, go to the article at http://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20090109/light-on-sleep-heavy-on-snacks?ecd=wnl_day_040109.
So, get more sleep, your body will thank you in more ways than one.
How important the quality of a bed is has been demonstrated in a police incident in the town of Okaloosa, USA.
A couple having marital problems and contemplating divorce had a fight over who would sleep on the couch. The wife said her husband pushed her off the bed onto the floor, which started the fight over who should sleep on the couch. The husband had slept there the night before, but was refusing to sleep there a second time. After an investigation by the local Sheriff, the incident was closed.
This case illustrates the importance of a good night’s sleep and the influence of the mattress to achieve it.
Until next time
Be wise and have fun
Juan
For more information of how to improve the quality of your sleep please click here.
The Wenatex website has received a “mini face lift”. Not being directly involved with this latest “plastic surgery”, I can honestly and objectively say really that it is friendlier, more to the point, and easier to understand… and I know it will continue to evolve and improve.
On the right hand side of the homepage www.wenatex.com.au, you will find a video masterpiece (total running time 12 minutes) explaining a lot of what you need to know about sleep. It was aired on 60 Minutes in the USA. Don’t miss it… it is really excellent!
Here it is
Until next time, be wise and have fun
Juan
Information provided in this blog is to be used for educational purposes only. It should NOT be used as a substitute for seeking professional diagnosis or treatment of any disorder
“There are two types of people in this world, good and bad. The good sleep better, but the bad seem to enjoy the waking hours much more.”
Visit a Wenatex Sleep Seminar to learn more about Healthy Sleep… No jokes!
That is a great blog that you are doing, Juan. I also congratulate the graphic design team for their effort in making it look so visually attractive! That makes a big difference to the length of time that people spend on the site.
Very best,
Steve de Vroom
Although, the science of sleep strongly opposes reading in bed, I have to tell you, I need to read something to switch off my thinking and help me get off to sleep. I usually spend 20 minutes or so reading some pearls of wisdom, and this puts me to sleep like a baby with a big smile.
I would like to share with you one of my readings…I hope you will consider sharing some of your favourites as well.
The book I am currently reading is called Virtue and Happiness, The Manual of Epictetus. Previous to reading this, I did not know who this Greek gentlemen was… but… Oh la la… he is amazing! I will leave you with one of his beautiful writings:
Signs of someone who is progressing:
He blames no one,
He praises no one,
He complains of no one,
He accuses no one,
He never speaks of himself as of someone important or who knows something.
If you wish to learn about Sleep Tips, visit the Wenatex website or book for a FREE healthy sleep seminar.
Until tomorrow, be wise and have fun!
Links: http://www.shambhala.com; http://www.wenatex.com.au/sleep_tips.asp
Information provided in this blog is to be used for educational purposes only. It should NOT be used as a substitute for seeking professional diagnosis or treatment of any disorder.
If you are anything like me you would have been shocked to hear the latest news that Australians are now THE fattest country amongst the world’s major economies, bulging past the Americans by 1%. More than one quarter of our population are now deemed to be obese, this is 4 million Australians! Add to this a further 5.4 million who are overweight. Therefore 62% of our population are now overweight or obese! This is one scary statistic!
There are so many contributing factors to our bulging bellies. We can blame it on cheaper prices of fast foods, the rising costs of healthy foods and gym memberships, our fast paced society leaving us with no time for exercise, or poor quality sleep. Whatever excuse you may use, the bottom line is that we are to blame and it is time that we get serious about our health and the huge impact this is having on our society as a whole.
What steps will you be taking to either reduce your waistline or ensure you don’t add to our ever growing overweight/obese population?
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